Traveling with my baby

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by yavenay

Yup that is true. I'll be doing Airbnb so a lot of my cooking will be done at my temporary home. It looks like I have four main areas of concern when traveling with my baby.

Food
Air travel
Leaving her alone.
Medical emergencies


I know others travel with their dog so I know people have figure out these issues. While these issues are of concern, sometimes you just have to take calculated risks and just go for it. I will be smart and any place I go to I will make sure there is vet services, food and of course safety.

I would definitely be looking and getting emergency vet numbers before going to a place so you have it in case of emergencys.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by yavenay

Is there anything else I should try besides potty pads which in a confine space she will end stepping all in the poo?

If she is potty trained which is very important when staying in rented areas then you should just be able to take her to the bathroom and put a pad down for her periodically.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Keep in mind food places and eating places may not allow a dog in.

Actually, quite a few other countries are a lot more dog friendly than the US is! But, I've found quite a few dog friendly restaurants around the US. When I went to FL, nearly everywhere we went allowed dogs on the outdoor patios. This area is also super dog friendly especially around Annapolis etc. I've heard there are some places in Europe (don't know specifically) that allow dogs inside as well (US does not).

Traveling somewhat often with Jackson around the East Coast anyway has surprised me at how many dog friendly places there actually are! and sometimes honestly, ya just wing it. If I don't specifically see any no dog allowed signs and we're outside, it can't hurt to just go sit down and try. But it also helps that he is well behaved and just lays down under the table of course.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by yavenay

Yup that is true. I'll be doing Airbnb so a lot of my cooking will be done at my temporary home. It looks like I have four main areas of concern when traveling with my baby.

Food
Air travel
Leaving her alone.
Medical emergencies


I know others travel with their dog so I know people have figure out these issues. While these issues are of concern, sometimes you just have to take calculated risks and just go for it. I will be smart and any place I go to I will make sure there is vet services, food and of course safety.

As far as leaving her alone. I have left Jackson alone in the hotel before but I don't like doing it for long. I get too anxious. However, if you can block her off from the main door somehow (or use the bathroom and close her in with blankets, etc). I also set up a camera (I use my iPad as the monitor and my phone to view it from remotely - app called Presence). I also put the 'do not disturb' sign on the door (just in case maids accidentally come in) and let the front desk know there is a pet in the room. I also put the TV on for noise.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Britster

Actually, quite a few other countries are a lot more dog friendly than the US is! But, I've found quite a few dog friendly restaurants around the US. When I went to FL, nearly everywhere we went allowed dogs on the outdoor patios. This area is also super dog friendly especially around Annapolis etc. I've heard there are some places in Europe (don't know specifically) that allow dogs inside as well (US does not).

Traveling somewhat often with Jackson around the East Coast anyway has surprised me at how many dog friendly places there actually are! and sometimes honestly, ya just wing it. If I don't specifically see any no dog allowed signs and we're outside, it can't hurt to just go sit down and try. But it also helps that he is well behaved and just lays down under the table of course.

I know that some are very dog friendly but there are some that aren't so just want them to be careful.

[yavenay]

Originally Posted by Britster

As far as leaving her alone. I have left Jackson alone in the hotel before but I don't like doing it for long. I get too anxious. However, if you can block her off from the main door somehow (or use the bathroom and close her in with blankets, etc). I also set up a camera (I use my iPad as the monitor and my phone to view it from remotely - app called Presence). I also put the 'do not disturb' sign on the door (just in case maids accidentally come in) and let the front desk know there is a pet in the room. I also put the TV on for noise.

That's a great idea.......get a webcam on her and put her in the bathroom for those times I do have to leave her alone which won't be often.

[yavenay]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

If she is potty trained which is very important when staying in rented areas then you should just be able to take her to the bathroom and put a pad down for her periodically.

I was talking about using the doggy diapers for when we are the plane only. Of course i will use potty pads but mainly taking her outside for potty breaks when I am in the hotel.

[yavenay]

Another thing I was thinking about getting is a dime size device called a trackr which is a tracking device. I think it has 3 month battery life and uses gps. If she eve got lost, I would be able to track her whereabouts no matter where in the world we are. I can use that as an added precaution.

Has anyone heard of the Trackr? Or if you know of similar devices I am open for suggestions. I just want the both of us to be able to enjoy travel while at the same time be safe.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by yavenay

I was talking about using the doggy diapers for when we are the plane only. Of course i will use potty pads but mainly taking her outside for potty breaks when I am in the hotel.

If she's potty trained she shouldn't go in her bag. If it's a long flight you just periodically take her to the bath room and lay a pad down. Diapers are just not good for dogs.

[yavenay]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

If she's potty trained she shouldn't go in her bag. If it's a long flight you just periodically take her to the bath room and lay a pad down. Diapers are just not good for dogs.

I could try that too.........this is why I love YT, you guys give me ideas that I never seem to think of on my own.......i'm not as sharp as I used to be.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by yavenay

I could try that too.........this is why I love YT, you guys give me ideas that I never seem to think of on my own.......i'm not as sharp as I used to be.

heck I still learn stuff on here lol

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I know that some are very dog friendly but there are some that aren't so just want them to be careful.

Oh definitely! Research beforehand is a must. There are certainly some places VERY non-welcoming lol

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

If she's potty trained she shouldn't go in her bag. If it's a long flight you just periodically take her to the bath room and lay a pad down. Diapers are just not good for dogs.

Yeah I wouldn't suggest a diaper. If a dog is potty trained, they should be fine holding it. I imagine a lot of dogs would be too nervous to potty on a plane bathroom anyway in such a confined space. Many airports have pet relief areas. Check out Dog Jaunt » Traveling with a small dog like I said -- tons of great info!

As far as the Trakr, it can be good, but it depends on where you are located as the technology depends on other TrakR users. If the TrackR device is 100 miles away from you, the app will just show the last known location if another user with the app running walks within Bluetooth range of the device. It will show a time stamp as well as the location in the app. Because it relies on the presence of other TrackR app users, to get updated location, it is not a fail-proof way to track your dog in the event they go missing.

They do sell live GPS collars for a monthly payment plan similar to a cell phone but these seemed to have mixed reviews. Whistle is the more popular one. I haven't made the investment yet.

[LadyGemma]

Moxie uses acepromazine for travel. Once it did wear off, and she got out of her carrier and tried to go explore! For this reason, I rec overnight flights so it's dark and lots of ppl will be sleeping. If it's a really long trip, I might break it up with long layovers (maybe even more than a day). I've also heard good things about the edibles and CBD oil (not THC) for calming and there are lots of trave aids. I think practice is important. I live in NYC and can bring her lots of places ,so Mox is used to settling in to her carrier and being patient, but after a certain number of hours, I think they need a break, especially considering flying isn't great on the system (air pressure, etc).
For those whose dogs can tolerate freeze dried raw, that's the lightest type of food. If Mox needed a special food, I would definitely see about shipping it. There are also collapsible play pens if needed. I didn't have her eat or drink much before the flight and did take her to the bathroom and lay her pad down. She never went on it, but she never peed in her carrier either. I think the longest we've done was 6 or 7 hrs. After that I would break up a flight. I'm frustrated, because quarentine dictates where we can do layovers.
I would not bring to a non dog friendly country, or on a trip where I would be traveling a lot within the country on the trip.
Preparation (vets, pet stores, potential sitters, know where pets can stay) is important!

[yavenay]

Originally Posted by LadyGemma

Moxie uses acepromazine for travel. Once it did wear off, and she got out of her carrier and tried to go explore! For this reason, I rec overnight flights so it's dark and lots of ppl will be sleeping. If it's a really long trip, I might break it up with long layovers (maybe even more than a day). I've also heard good things about the edibles and CBD oil (not THC) for calming and there are lots of trave aids. I think practice is important. I live in NYC and can bring her lots of places ,so Mox is used to settling in to her carrier and being patient, but after a certain number of hours, I think they need a break, especially considering flying isn't great on the system (air pressure, etc).
For those whose dogs can tolerate freeze dried raw, that's the lightest type of food. If Mox needed a special food, I would definitely see about shipping it. There are also collapsible play pens if needed. I didn't have her eat or drink much before the flight and did take her to the bathroom and lay her pad down. She never went on it, but she never peed in her carrier either. I think the longest we've done was 6 or 7 hrs. After that I would break up a flight. I'm frustrated, because quarentine dictates where we can do layovers.
I would not bring to a non dog friendly country, or on a trip where I would be traveling a lot within the country on the trip.
Preparation (vets, pet stores, potential sitters, know where pets can stay) is important!

Let me get this straight if I have a layover (maybe only a few hours) in a country where they quarantine dogs that are traveling, you still have to quarantine your dog even though you are not leaving the airport?